Western tourists enjoy experiences in Kim Bong carpentry village

Tourists experience making wooden products in Kim Bong carpentry village. Photo: NQ

Arriving at Kim Bong carpentry village at 7am in early April, we saw hundreds of Western and Asian tourists coming to this carpentry village to visit, buy souvenirs, take photos...

Not only that, they are also quite excited when being guided by artisans in carving wood to create their own favorite products.

Tourists attentively carve their names on a piece of wood. Photo: NQ

Using a chisel to carve his name onto a piece of wood, Mr. Paul, a tourist from the Netherlands, seemed quite excited. Mr. Paul said that he had traveled to many places but had never had a real experience like this.

The name label carved on wood is quite cute. Photo: NQ

When I arrived at Kim Bong carpentry village, the carpenters enthusiastically guided me to use chisels and hammers to carve my name on wood. Hoi An people are very friendly, close and hospitable. Through this trip, I will be able to improve my skills even more."

Female tourists from Asia are also quite excited to try being a carpenter. Photo: NQ

Similarly, Ms. LAS, also from the Netherlands, said that she found her trip to Vietnam very meaningful. Especially when she came to Kim Bong carpentry village, she had the opportunity to experience carpentry with the artisans there.

“The products here are very beautiful, I love them and will tell my friends and relatives about this trip” – Ms. LAS expressed.

Mr. Vo Duc Thi enthusiastically guides tourists on how to carve on wood. Photo: NQ

Mr. Vo Duc Thi - owner of a traditional carpentry workshop in Kim Bong said that Western customers often come to his workshop most from August of the previous year to April of the following lunar year. Every day there are about 100 visitors from both Europe and Asia. They come here and are guided by him to make small, eye-catching wooden products.

Western tourists smile happily when visiting Kim Bong carpentry village Photo: NQ

“Tourists will not be charged when experiencing my carpentry facility. If they like it, they will give lucky money, but if not, I will happily accept it. I think the increasing number of tourists coming to Kim Bong carpentry village in particular and Hoi An in general is a good sign.

Tourists smell the fragrance of products made from sassafras wood. Photo: NQ

Most tourists after leaving buy a souvenir to bring back home, helping my business have a significant source of income" - Mr. Thi shared.

Western tourists choose to buy souvenirs to bring back home. Photo: NQ

Kim Bong carpentry village is located on the right bank of the Thu Bon River, just a few boat rides away from the ancient town of Hoi An. The village of the famous carpenters was originally a mound on the river that is over 500 years old.

Besides, this place also attracts tourists by many architectural works with extremely sophisticated motifs built by the talented hands of carpentry artisans.

Today, Kim Bong carpentry village has become a tourist destination that attracts many visitors to visit and learn. Kim Bong carpentry village not only attracts art lovers but also fascinates tourists who have a special interest in the unique cultural features of Hoi An's traditional craft villages.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/du-khach-tay-thich-trai-nghiem-o-lang-moc-kim-bong-3132193.html